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RAISED IN PARLIAMENT IN JUNE: Bringing National Performance Centre for sport to Edinburgh Capability Scotland research on jobs Edinburgh Central Mosques interfaith work Edinburgh International Film Festival Public works projects in Edinburgh Assessment of carbon savings of tram project Powers of police surveillance
After meeting employees and volunteers of homeless charity Crisis at their recent Celebration of Success I briefly joined in with a demonstration of one of the workshops they offer service users.
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JUST SOME OF JUNES DIARY HIGHLIGHTS: Giving the Junior Award Scheme Scotland (JASS) awards at Tynecastle High Contributing to new Open University course on renewable energy Speaking at STUC Conference on the Bedroom Tax Judging Thomas of Aquins Youth Philanthropy Initiative Opening new office of Aberdein Considine in the West End Tour and Q&A with the Welcoming Association at Holyrood Speaking at local Princes Trust learners awards Debate hosted by Edinburgh Open Rights Group on the UK Communications Data Bill And much more.
One of the 45 Lothian Buses funded by the Scottish Governments Green Bus Fund. Other companies must follow suit.
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Hosting performance at Holyrood of charity single in aid of Alzheimer Scotland by local band Einsteins Wardrobe.
CURRENTLY WORKING ON IN COMMITTEE: Economy, Energy & Tourism Committee: Regulatory Reform Bill Equal Opportunities Committee: Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill
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Visiting Gorgie City Farm stall at Gorgie Dalry Gala Day with Councillor Fullerton
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Please feel free to contact me at any time about any of the matters in the remit of the Scottish Parliament or of wider concern. I am always happy to hear from constituents, whether you want to make your views known, to inquire about mine, or to seek further information about any of the decisions being considered by Holyrood. Marco Biagi MSP Edinburgh Central 77 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LS
marco.biagi.msp@scottish.parliament.uk 0131 668 3642 or 0131 348 6482